12 Core 2.0GHz Xeon Silver

ProLiant DL380 12 Core 2.0GHz Xeon Silver

The HPE ProLiant DL380, featuring the 12-core 2.0GHz Intel Xeon Silver processor, is a powerful and flexible enterprise-grade server that delivers exceptional processing power, scalability, and reliability. Whether utilized for virtualization, high-performance computing, or storage-intensive workloads, the DL380 is a trusted solution across various industries. This server is specifically designed to meet the needs of businesses that require high reliability, cutting-edge performance, and cost-effective solutions.

ProLiant DL380

The 12-core Intel Xeon Silver 2.0GHz processor is a key feature that propels the HPE ProLiant DL380 to the forefront of performance in server technology. Xeon Silver processors are optimized for workloads that demand solid multi-threading performance and efficient energy consumption, making them ideal for organizations that need a balance of power and cost-effectiveness.

Key Features of the Intel Xeon Silver 12 Core 2.0GHz Processor

Intel’s Xeon Silver processor offers a combination of high-speed performance and energy efficiency, making it an excellent choice for businesses that need to run data centers, handle virtualization tasks, or support large-scale enterprise applications. The 2.0GHz base clock speed provides a reliable foundation for day-to-day operations, while the 12 cores and 24 threads allow for parallel processing, enhancing the performance of multi-threaded applications.

Multi-Core Architecture for High Throughput

With its 12-core architecture, the Xeon Silver processor excels in multi-threaded tasks, making it ideal for applications such as data analytics, database management, and virtualization. Each core can independently handle a thread, increasing overall throughput and reducing bottlenecks in demanding workloads. This ability to process multiple tasks simultaneously ensures that the ProLiant DL380 can meet the needs of even the most performance-demanding applications.

Energy Efficiency with Performance Balance

The Xeon Silver 2.0GHz processor is designed with a focus on power efficiency, ensuring that businesses can manage large-scale operations without excessive energy costs. The low TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the Xeon Silver processors ensures that the server runs cool and efficiently, even when under heavy workloads. This combination of performance and power efficiency makes the ProLiant DL380 a cost-effective and environmentally friendly choice.

Memory and Storage Capabilities

The HPE ProLiant DL380 is built with memory and storage flexibility, allowing for various configurations that cater to businesses of all sizes and industries. Its memory options, combined with its advanced storage capabilities, enable the server to perform efficiently in high-demand environments.

Support for High-Capacity DDR4 RAM

The ProLiant DL380 supports DDR4 memory, which offers faster speeds and higher bandwidth than previous generations. With the ability to support large amounts of RAM, businesses can configure the server to handle large-scale data sets, run resource-intensive applications, and improve overall system performance. DDR4 memory also contributes to reduced power consumption, further enhancing the server’s efficiency.

Error-Correcting Code (ECC) Memory for Reliability

As a mission-critical server, the ProLiant DL380 supports ECC memory, which helps detect and correct data corruption. ECC memory is essential for systems that require high levels of data integrity, such as financial applications, healthcare systems, and scientific computations. With ECC memory, businesses can ensure that their data remains accurate and error-free, minimizing downtime and reducing the risk of data corruption.

Flexible Storage Solutions

The ProLiant DL380 supports multiple storage options, offering a high level of flexibility for data storage. The server is compatible with various drive types, including SAS, SATA, and SSDs. Businesses can choose the best storage solution based on their performance requirements, whether they need high-speed access with SSDs or large storage capacity with HDDs. The DL380 can support a combination of storage devices to accommodate different needs within a single system.

RAID Support for Enhanced Data Protection

The ProLiant DL380 comes with advanced RAID options, allowing businesses to configure the system for redundancy, improving data protection and minimizing the risk of data loss. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations are supported, providing businesses with the flexibility to choose the optimal storage configuration based on their needs for speed, redundancy, and capacity.

Advanced Virtualization Capabilities

The ProLiant DL380, powered by the 12-core Xeon Silver processor, is an excellent choice for virtualization applications. With virtualization becoming more common in modern IT environments, the ability to consolidate multiple workloads onto a single physical machine is essential for businesses looking to maximize efficiency and reduce hardware costs.

Optimized for VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V

The ProLiant DL380 is optimized to work with leading virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. This compatibility makes it easy for businesses to deploy virtual machines, consolidate workloads, and improve IT efficiency. The multi-core architecture of the Xeon Silver processor ensures that the server can handle multiple virtual environments simultaneously without compromising performance.

Cloud Integration and Hybrid Environments

As businesses increasingly move toward hybrid cloud infrastructures, the ProLiant DL380 is a perfect fit. Its flexible storage options, combined with its scalability, allow businesses to deploy cloud-based services or integrate with private cloud environments. This makes the DL380 an ideal solution for companies looking to adopt cloud technologies without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Security and Management Features

Security is a critical concern for modern IT infrastructure, and the ProLiant DL380 is equipped with a range of security features that help protect data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure the integrity of business operations.

Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Management

HPE’s iLO technology provides advanced remote management capabilities, allowing administrators to monitor and manage the server from anywhere in the world. With iLO, businesses can access system health data, perform firmware updates, and troubleshoot problems remotely, which helps reduce downtime and improve overall operational efficiency.

Silicon Root of Trust for Enhanced Firmware Security

The ProLiant DL380 incorporates HPE’s Silicon Root of Trust technology, which ensures the security of the server’s firmware and BIOS. By continuously validating the firmware during boot-up, Silicon Root of Trust helps protect the server from firmware-based attacks, providing an additional layer of protection against cyber threats.

Energy Efficiency and Environmental Considerations

Energy efficiency is a key feature of the HPE ProLiant DL380, making it an environmentally friendly option for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining high performance.

Power Supply Efficiency and Low TCO

The ProLiant DL380 comes equipped with efficient power supplies that help reduce energy consumption. This not only helps lower operational costs but also contributes to a greener IT infrastructure. By combining efficient power management with advanced cooling technology, the DL380 delivers high performance without the excessive power demands typically associated with enterprise servers.

Advanced Cooling Solutions

Advanced thermal management systems ensure that the ProLiant DL380 operates at optimal temperatures. With intelligent cooling features, the system dynamically adjusts fan speeds to meet the cooling needs based on the workload, further enhancing energy efficiency. These cooling technologies help maintain the system’s stability, prevent overheating, and contribute to the overall energy savings of the server.

Applications and Use Cases

The ProLiant DL380 with a 12-core 2.0GHz Xeon Silver processor is versatile and well-suited for various industries and use cases. Whether used in small businesses or large enterprise environments, this server is designed to handle a wide range of tasks and workloads.

Enterprise Data Centers

Enterprise data centers benefit from the ProLiant DL380’s high processing power, large memory capacity, and reliable storage options. With the ability to support mission-critical applications and heavy workloads, this server is an essential component of any large-scale data center.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

The DL380 is optimized for virtualization, supporting multiple virtual machines and allowing businesses to maximize the efficiency of their hardware resources. Its support for hybrid cloud environments also makes it a great choice for businesses looking to expand their cloud infrastructure.

Small and Medium Business Solutions

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the ProLiant DL380 offers the perfect balance of power, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. SMBs can use the server for everything from hosting websites to running databases and managing file storage without sacrificing performance.